Aug 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
SNACKLE BOX!!!
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
Aug 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park Proposes Campground Fee Rate Changes
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 9, 2023] – Glacier National Park is proposing fee rate changes to most front country campgrounds in 2024 and Apgar Group Sites in […]
Aug 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $712,665 in restoration and resilience in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – This year, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as part […]
Aug 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Custer Gallatin Forest Releases Final Decision for the South Plateau Landscape Area Treatment Project
West Yellowstone, MT, August 7, 2023— The Custer Gallatin National Forest, Hebgen Lake Ranger District today released the Final Decision for the […]
Aug 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Calls on Feds To Protect Firearm and Archery Safety Programs
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today criticized the Biden administration for a recent interpretation of federal law that would eliminate federal education […]
Aug 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Warning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the […]
Aug 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
Woman mowing her lawn attacked by hawk and snake
Just as you settle into your household chores, specifically yard work, an unexpected encounter between a snake and a hawk […]
Aug 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
Antelope drawing results are in!
Did you draw an antelope tag? Check at fwp.mt.gov now!
Aug 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Black bears lethally removed after attacking man at his Teton Valley home
On Monday, July 31, a Teton Valley man was attacked and injured by a sow black bear with a cub […]
Aug 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigates after individual injured by grizzly bear
LANDER – A man was injured Aug. 5 by a grizzly bear while working in the Shoshone National Forest northwest of […]
Aug 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.23
The weather has cooled off but the fishing is HOT! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently, but the […]
Aug 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
TROUT HUNTING!!!
Trout hunting season is on! Hunting trout requires a certain strategy, skills, and tackle. Seeing is believing when trout hunting. […]
Aug 5, 2023 · Montana Grant
MONTANA SCHOOLS DENIED FEDERAL FUNDS!!!
If Montana Schools teach hunting, archery, or classes that involve firearms, they will be denied federal funds. These federal funds […]
Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hard-sided Only Camping at Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds due to Bear Activity
Red Lodge, MT, August 1, 2023—Starting August 1, 2023 until rescinded, only hard-sided campers will be allowed at the Rattin […]
Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Nonnative brook trout discovered in Soda Butte Creek in Yellowstone National Park; Native fish restoration project resumes to remove nonnatives
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, […]
Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Final Decision for Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project Released
Gardiner, MT (August 3, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin National Forest today released the Final Decision for the Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout […]
Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest Fire Update for August 3, 2023
alispell, MT, August 3, 2023 — As hot and dry weather conditions continue, firefighters continue working to contain several fires on […]
Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp
Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. […]
Aug 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
NWTF and USDA Forest Service Collaborate to Tackle Wildfire Crisis in Montana
EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation has teamed up with the USDA Forest Service in Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest to […]
Aug 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hard-sided Only Camping at Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds due to Bear Activity
Red Lodge, MT, August 1, 2023—Starting August 1, 2023 until rescinded, only hard-sided campers will be allowed at the Rattin […]
Aug 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fire restrictions in place in Wheatland County
BILLINGS – Wheatland County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions last week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s lead […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
New small and remote wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park;
A visitor to Yellowstone National Park spotted the remote Hitching Post Fire about 5.5 miles south of the park’s Northeast Entrance Road and .5 miles east of the Lamar River Trail in […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity
Training season with wild birds on public lands begins Aug. 1 for residents HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hunting Kestrel Up Close
Have you ever seen a hunting kestrel up close? Kestrels hunt mostly by watching from a high perch, then swooping […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Floating in Florida vs Floating in Montana
This is why floating in Florida is a little different than floating in Montana… (click the image below)
Jul 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Stage I Fire Restrictions Going into Effect in NW Montana
Kalispell, MT, July 26, 2023 — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions that will go into effect […]
Jul 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
First confirmed 2023 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park; Parkwide fire danger is now HIGH
On July 22, the first confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone National Park was detected by a visitor. […]
Jul 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone announces lottery for 2023-2024 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2023-2024 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile […]
Jul 25, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Moves to VERY HIGH Fire Danger
Hamilton, MT, July 24 — Hot, dry conditions continue to dry fuels out, prompting the Bitterroot National Forest to raise fire danger […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly euthanized in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 21, 2023] – Glacier National Park officials, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Surplus elk permits available to sign up
HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for elk permits left over from the permit drawing can do so between today, […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke Legislation to Defund, Block Glacier Park Vehicle Reservation System Advances to House Floor
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved Congressman Ryan Zinke’s legislation to defund and block the vehicle reservation […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers, streams run historically low
Anglers asked to help reduce stress on cold-water fish KALISPELL — Rivers and streams in northwest Montana are running at or […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Warm water prompts hoot-owl restrictions on portions of Big Hole, Ruby rivers
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Ruby and lower Big Hole rivers are […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
15 acre wildfire reported northwest of Seeley Lake
Fire Situation: The 15-acre Colt Fire is burning in dense timber with heavy dead and down fuels northwest of Colt […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte: Montana Prepared To Manage Grizzly Bear
CHOTEAU, Mont. – In Teton County, Governor Greg Gianforte today emphasized the state’s preparedness to manage the grizzly bear in […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access, boat ramp remains closed
BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Manuel Lisa Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bighorn River has been lifted. Motorized access […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Black Jaw Flies Make Their Fort Peck Debut!
Gary Rueb from Plentywood retired last winter. Looking for something to do he decided to start tying his own salmon […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Cliff diver missing on Lake Koocanusa
At approximately 8:07 pm on July 19, 2023, Eureka Area Dispatch received a call that a male had jumped off […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grandparents and Grandkids Fishing Away
Curly and Leitha Olson from Lewistown were recently fishing at Hell Creek with their grandkids on Fort Peck. Looks like […]
Jul 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly euthanized at Hungry Horse reservoir
KALISPELL — A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people along Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!
Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Smoked Spoonbill Recipe
We have posted a few paddlefish recipes over the years, and we wanted to share this smoked recipe, as smoked […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
MISSOULA, Mont. — During a visit to Montana today, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced a $185 million investment […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Moose Sighting in Helena
HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena Police Department has confirmed a moose sighting in town. The moose has been seen in the empty […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lewis and Clark Public Health remind public about harmful algal blooms
Lewis and Clark Public Health: As Montanans and visitors head to local ponds, lakes and reservoirs for summer fun, public […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Benson leads Kootenai National Forest
In honor of National Forest Week, Montana Tech is featuring alumni who help keep our national forests up and running. […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Thunder Road Farm Hosts Raspberry Jam Farm Party
(Arlee, MT) – Thunder Road Farm in Arlee is hosting a Raspberry Jam Farm Party on Sunday, July 30 from […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit Returns in 2023 to Explore Conservation, Economics, and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation
Butte, MT – July 11, 2023 – The Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit is back in 2023! Co-hosted by the University […]